Central Falls High School is located at 24 Summer St., in the heart of Central Falls. The school is primarily comprised of Hispanic students, making up 74% of the student body. The Hispanic population makes up only 22% of students across the state. Fifteen percent of the student population is African America, which is double the state's 8%. One percent of students at Central Falls High School are Asian, similar to the state population of 3%. White students represent 10% of the students at Central Falls High School, whereas white students are 63% of students in Rhode Island. On a student reported survey, the demographic results are a bit different. While the same percentage of students reported that they are Hispanic at 74%, 25% of students identified themselves as white, 22% identified themselves as African-American, and 5% identified themselves as Asian. The racial breakdown of students in Central Falls is dramatically different than what is represented in the state of Rhode Island, and there are differences in how the students classify themselves, compared to how they are classified according to district data.
Student Achievement
Information Reported By Schools
NECAP
Year
% Proficient School
% Proficient State
Details
11th Grade Math
2011-12
7%
30%
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11th Grade Reading
2011-12
41%
76%
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11th Grade Writing
2011-12
18%
51%
view details
11th Grade Science
2011-12
14%
32%
view details
SAT Exams (High School)
Year
This School
Statewide
Nationwide
Details
Mathematics Average (out of 800)
2011-12
410
480
514
—
Reading Average (out of 800)
2011-12
389
477
496
—
Writing Average (out of 800)
2011-12
385
470
488
—
AYP Report Card
Information Reported By Students
Summary Paragraph(s)
Central Falls High School students are dramatically under-performing when compared to the rest of the state. Students takes the NECAP test in 11th grade, and only 7% of high school juniors were proficient in math, compared to 30% statewide; Forty-one percent were proficient in reading, compared to 76% statewide; Eighteen percent were proficient in writing, compared to 51% statewide; and 14% were proficient in science, compared to 32% statewide. The math and science scores in Rhode Island are low, with only 30% of students demonstrating proficiency. Eleventh grade students in Central Falls are falling well below the standard in all areas and small percentages of students are proficient in each subject area.
Consistent with the NECAP scores, the SAT scores of Central Falls High School students is markedly lower than students in the state of Rhode Island. Central Falls students averaged a 410 in math, a 389 in reading, and a 385 in writing; Rhode Island students average 480, 477, and 470 respectively. Interestingly, when comparing the SAT scores to the NECAP scores, Central Falls students scored significantly lower in math in the NECAP and the math SAT score is their highest score.
The Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report shows the school making insufficient progress, only meeting 8/15 targets. The school did not meet the target scores in math for all students and economically disadvantaged students. They also did not meet the target for percent of students taking the test in English language arts for students with disabilities and in math for all students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities. The school also did not meet the target for graduation rate, with a target of 76.7% and school only graduating 52.8% of students.
Despite the low test scores and graduation rates, 58% of students at Central Falls High School report that they plan on attending a 4-year college after graduation. Twenty-three percent of students report that they plan on attending a two-year college and 21% report that they plan on attending a community college. Only 9% of students report that they do not have specific plans, showing that Central Falls students are focusing on the future and have high hopes for continuing their education.
Teaching
Information Reported By Schools
Qualifications and Teacher-Student Ratio
Year
This School
Statewide
Details
Teachers with Emergency Certification
2010-11
2%
1%
—
Not Highly Qualified Teachers
2010-11
4%
3%
—
Teacher-Student Ratio
2010-11
1:9
1:11
—
Information Reported by Students
Summary Paragraph
Central Falls High School boasts a teacher to student ration of 1:9, which is lower than the 1:11 ratio in the state, however 4% of teachers are not highly qualified and 3% have emergency certifications, which is greater than the state percentiles of 3% and 2% respectively.
Fourteen percent of students report that all of their teachers keep them interested in class, compared to only 7% in the state. Twenty-one percent of students report that their teachers inspire them to do their best work, compared to 7% in Rhode Island. Fifty-six percent of students reported that someone from school helps them pick their classes, 74% reported that they felt that their classes were preparing them for college, and 86% of students reported that their teachers expected them to go to college. These statistics show that students view their teachers as positively or more positively than teachers in the state.
Family,Community, and Home Life
Information Reported By Schools
Student Characteristics
Year
This School
Statewide
Details
Student Eligibility for Subsidized Lunch
2012-13
70%
46%
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Students from Various Racial/Ethnic Backgrounds
2012-13
—
—
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Students Receiving ESL/Bilingual Education Services
2012-13
23%
6%
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Students Receiving Special Education Services
2012-13
28%
15%
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Information Reported by Students
Summary Paragraph(s)
Central Falls is a poor community and 70% of students at the high school qualify for subsidized lunch, which is less than the districts 86%, and significantly greater than the statewide 46% of students. In order to qualify for subsidized lunch, the family income must fall below the federal poverty line. Twenty-three percent of students receive ESL/bilingual services, which is dramatically higher than 6% in the state. Twenty-eight percent of students receive special education services, which is double the number of students in the state.
The students report that they feel supported in the community by adults other that parents- 85% report that an adult other than a parent believes that they will go to college and 77% report that they have an adult other than a parent to talk to if they have a problem. These numbers are similar to what students statewide report. Seventy-six percent of Central Falls High School students' reported that their parents ask about school and that 95% of parents care about their grades; both numbers are similar to what student in Rhode Island report. However, 44% of students reported that their parents did not think their school is good, whereas only 25% of students reported that their parents were dissatisfied with the school statewide.
Safe and Supportive Schools
Information Reported By Schools
Attendance
Year
This School
Statewide
Details
Attendance Rate (High Schools)
2011-12
82%
91%
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Chronic Absenteeism
2011-12
49%
17%
—
Four Year Graduation RateStudents Entering Grade 9 in 2008-09
Year
This School
Statewide
Details
Percent Graduated in 2012
2011-12
69.6%
77.1%
—
Percent Dropped Out
2011-12
13.8%
11.9%
—
Percent Received GED
2011-12
0.0%
3.2%
—
Percent Still in School
2011-12
16.6%
7.8%
—
Infraction
Category
Out of School Suspensions
In-School Suspensions
Alternate Programs
Total
Statewide Total Number of Incidents
12150
7695
5000
24845
This School Total Number of Incidents
20
2
697
719
Alcohol
Substance Abuse
0
0
2
2
Arson
Disaffection
0
0
0
0
Assault of Student
Anger/Violence
1
0
4
5
Assault of Teacher
Anger/Violence
0
0
0
0
Attendance-Cut/Skipped Class
Attendance
0
0
124
124
Attendance-Cut/Skipped Detention
Attendance
0
0
2
2
Attendance-Left School Grounds
Attendance
0
0
32
32
Attendance-Tardy
Attendance
0
0
14
14
Attendance-Truant
Attendance
0
0
2
2
Bomb Threat
Anger/Violence
0
0
0
0
Breaking & Entering
Disaffection
0
0
1
1
Communication/Electronic Devices
Disaffection
0
1
36
37
Controlled Substances-Possession or Under Influence
Substance Abuse
0
0
0
0
Controlled Substances-Possession with Intent to Sell
Substance Abuse
0
0
0
0
Controlled Substances-Sale of
Substance Abuse
0
0
0
0
Disorderly Conduct
Disaffection
5
0
373
378
Extortion
Anger/Violence
0
0
0
0
Fighting
Anger/Violence
8
1
25
34
Fire Regulations Violation
Disaffection
0
0
0
0
Forgery
Disaffection
0
0
0
0
Gambling
Disaffection
0
0
0
0
Gang Activity
Anger/Violence
0
0
0
0
Harassment-Sexual
Anger/Violence
0
0
1
1
Harassment-Stalking
Anger/Violence
0
0
0
0
Harassment-Verbal/Physical
Anger/Violence
0
0
3
3
Hate Crimes
Anger/Violence
0
0
0
0
Hazing
Anger/Violence
0
0
0
0
Insubordination/Disrespect
Disaffection
0
0
3
3
Kidnapping/Abduction
Anger/Violence
0
0
0
0
Larceny
Disaffection
2
0
1
3
Obscene/Abusive Language toward Student
Disaffection
0
0
11
11
Obscene/Abusive Language toward Teacher
Disaffection
0
0
35
35
Other
N/A
3
0
16
19
Threat/Intimidation
Anger/Violence
1
0
6
7
Tobacco-Possession or Use
Substance Abuse
0
0
0
0
Trespassing
Disaffection
0
0
0
0
Unauthorized Use of Computers or Other Technology
Disaffection
0
0
6
6
Vandalism
Disaffection
0
0
0
0
Weapon Possession
Anger/Violence
0
0
0
0
Student Indicators
Year
This School
Statewide
Details
Stability Index (High Schools)
2011-12
78%
86%
—
Mobility Index (High Schools)
2011-12
24%
16%
—
Information Reported by Students
Summary Paragraph(s)
Absenteeism is a major problem at Central Falls High School and 49% of students are chronically absent, compared to 17% in Rhode Island. There is also a 24% mobility index, compared to 16% statewide. Seventy percent of students graduate from Central Falls High School, compared to 77% statewide, which is not a great difference considering the achievement gap. Thirteen percent of students drop out of high school in Central Falls, which is similar to the 12% in Rhode Island.
The school reports that the majority of their discipline problems are caused by disorderly conduct and due to attendance/cutting class issues. Students reported lower instances of bullying in all categories than what was reported statewide. Students also reported that they felt comfortable talking to an adult at school if they were having a problem with students or classes and their numbers were consistent with what was reported statewide. Thirty-eight percent of students reported that they did not feel comfortable talking to and adult at school if there was a problem at home, which is also consistent with what was reported statewide.
Funding and Resources
Information Reported By Schools
Tax and Spending
Year
This District
Details
District Property Value per Student
FY2009
$196,417.72
—
District Tax Rate per $1000.00
FY2009
$8.08
—
District Per Pupil Expenditure
FY2009
$14,347
—
District Property Tax Capacity
FY2009
$15
—
District Tax Effort
FY2009
$189
—
District Median Family Income
FY2009
$26,844
—
Information Reported by Students
Summary Paragraph(s)
Despite a median family income of just under $27,000, the per pupil expenditure in Central Falls is $14,347, which is just under the state average. Even though these numbers are typical for Rhode Island, the students report some dissatisfaction with the school facilities. Fifty-three percent of students report that they are sometimes or more frequently afraid to use the bathroom; only 14% of students report that there is always soap in the bathrooms; four percent of students say that the interior of the school looks nice. Students The students recognize that their school lacks resources- 58% of students report that their books are more than 10 years old, and 53% say that they have to share books.
Changes Over the Past Decade
Ten years ago, Central Falls was a bit different demographically, with 64% Hispanic students, 28% white students, and 8% black students. Similar to today, the community was very poor with 91% of students eligible for subsidized lunch in 2002; 22% of students received ESL/bilingual services and 12% of students received special education services.
In 2002, the administered tests were different than they are today. The students scored an average of 5.6% proficiency on the standardized math test and an average of 15% proficiency on the reading standardized test. Although the test administered today is different, assuming the tests are comparable, the student have made marked gains in the past decade on reading standardized tests, since 41% of students are proficient. This could be a result of school reform, since there are no other indicators that would result in such significant change.
Central Falls continues to be a poor, primarily Hispanic community, with a large number of students receiving ESL/bilingual services. There has been very little change in math scores in the past ten years, and this should be a focus for school improvement moving forward.
t Group
Index Proficiency Score, 2010-11
Percent of Students Tested, 2010-11
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Target Score: 81.2
MATHEMATICS
Target Score: 72.4
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Target Rate: 95.0%
MATHEMATICS
Target Rate: 95.0%
THIS SCHOOL
ERROR
TARGET MET?
THIS DISTRICT
THE STATE
THIS SCHOOL
ERROR
TARGET MET?
THIS DISTRICT
THE STATE
THIS SCHOOL
TARGET MET?
THIS DISTRICT
THE STATE
THIS SCHOOL
TARGET MET?
THIS DISTRICT
THE STATE
All Students
80.4
3.1
YES
80.1
91.4
57.4
3.2
NO
56.6
73.5
95.9
YES
95.0
98.2
94.1
NO
93.3
98.4
African-American
*
*
*
*
85.5
*
*
*
*
61.9
*
*
*
98.3
*
*
*
98.7
Asian
*
*
*
*
91.3
*
*
*
*
74.6
*
*
*
98.5
*
*
*
98.5
Hispanic
81.6
3.5
YES
81.3
85.7
57.1
3.8
YES †
56.1
62.7
95.5
YES
94.9
97.5
94.1
NO
93.6
98.1
Native American
*
*
*
*
87.4
*
*
*
*
67.1
*
*
*
99.3
*
*
*
100
White
*
*
*
*
93.5
*
*
*
*
77.7
*
*
*
98.6
*
*
*
98.6
Students with Disabilities
*
*
*
*
76.8
*
*
*
*
52.6
91.1
NO
88.5
94.6
86.7
NO
84.6
94.9
English-Language Learners
*
*
*
*
69.7
*
*
*
*
48.7
*
*
*
93.1
*
*
*
96.8
Economically Disadvantaged Students
81.7
3.9
YES
81.2
86.7
58.6
4.1
NO
58.0
64.3
97.7
YES
96.9
97.9
97.2
YES
96.5
98.3
Graduation Rate, 2009-10
Target: 76.7%
THIS SCHOOL
TARGET MET?
THIS DISTRICT
THE STATE
52.8
NO
51.9
76.9
KEY:
Student group has too few students for evaluation.
† Student group has fallen short of the target but has made sufficient progress.
NOTE:
For information on targets and classifications, please see Quick Guide.
This School Is Classified As:
Insufficient Progress ( 8 / 15 )
TARGETS MET
TARGETS EVALUATED
8
15
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah A. Gist, Commissioner
School Demographics and Geographical Location
Summary Paragraph(s)
Central Falls High School is located at 24 Summer St., in the heart of Central Falls. The school is primarily comprised of Hispanic students, making up 74% of the student body. The Hispanic population makes up only 22% of students across the state. Fifteen percent of the student population is African America, which is double the state's 8%. One percent of students at Central Falls High School are Asian, similar to the state population of 3%. White students represent 10% of the students at Central Falls High School, whereas white students are 63% of students in Rhode Island. On a student reported survey, the demographic results are a bit different. While the same percentage of students reported that they are Hispanic at 74%, 25% of students identified themselves as white, 22% identified themselves as African-American, and 5% identified themselves as Asian. The racial breakdown of students in Central Falls is dramatically different than what is represented in the state of Rhode Island, and there are differences in how the students classify themselves, compared to how they are classified according to district data.Student Achievement
Information Reported By Schools
SAT Exams (High School)
AYP Report Card
Information Reported By Students
Summary Paragraph(s)
Central Falls High School students are dramatically under-performing when compared to the rest of the state. Students takes the NECAP test in 11th grade, and only 7% of high school juniors were proficient in math, compared to 30% statewide; Forty-one percent were proficient in reading, compared to 76% statewide; Eighteen percent were proficient in writing, compared to 51% statewide; and 14% were proficient in science, compared to 32% statewide. The math and science scores in Rhode Island are low, with only 30% of students demonstrating proficiency. Eleventh grade students in Central Falls are falling well below the standard in all areas and small percentages of students are proficient in each subject area.Consistent with the NECAP scores, the SAT scores of Central Falls High School students is markedly lower than students in the state of Rhode Island. Central Falls students averaged a 410 in math, a 389 in reading, and a 385 in writing; Rhode Island students average 480, 477, and 470 respectively. Interestingly, when comparing the SAT scores to the NECAP scores, Central Falls students scored significantly lower in math in the NECAP and the math SAT score is their highest score.
The Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report shows the school making insufficient progress, only meeting 8/15 targets. The school did not meet the target scores in math for all students and economically disadvantaged students. They also did not meet the target for percent of students taking the test in English language arts for students with disabilities and in math for all students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities. The school also did not meet the target for graduation rate, with a target of 76.7% and school only graduating 52.8% of students.
Despite the low test scores and graduation rates, 58% of students at Central Falls High School report that they plan on attending a 4-year college after graduation. Twenty-three percent of students report that they plan on attending a two-year college and 21% report that they plan on attending a community college. Only 9% of students report that they do not have specific plans, showing that Central Falls students are focusing on the future and have high hopes for continuing their education.
Teaching
Information Reported By Schools
Qualifications and Teacher-Student Ratio
Information Reported by Students
Summary Paragraph
Central Falls High School boasts a teacher to student ration of 1:9, which is lower than the 1:11 ratio in the state, however 4% of teachers are not highly qualified and 3% have emergency certifications, which is greater than the state percentiles of 3% and 2% respectively.Fourteen percent of students report that all of their teachers keep them interested in class, compared to only 7% in the state. Twenty-one percent of students report that their teachers inspire them to do their best work, compared to 7% in Rhode Island. Fifty-six percent of students reported that someone from school helps them pick their classes, 74% reported that they felt that their classes were preparing them for college, and 86% of students reported that their teachers expected them to go to college. These statistics show that students view their teachers as positively or more positively than teachers in the state.
Family,Community, and Home Life
Information Reported By Schools
Student Characteristics
Information Reported by Students
Summary Paragraph(s)
Central Falls is a poor community and 70% of students at the high school qualify for subsidized lunch, which is less than the districts 86%, and significantly greater than the statewide 46% of students. In order to qualify for subsidized lunch, the family income must fall below the federal poverty line. Twenty-three percent of students receive ESL/bilingual services, which is dramatically higher than 6% in the state. Twenty-eight percent of students receive special education services, which is double the number of students in the state.The students report that they feel supported in the community by adults other that parents- 85% report that an adult other than a parent believes that they will go to college and 77% report that they have an adult other than a parent to talk to if they have a problem. These numbers are similar to what students statewide report. Seventy-six percent of Central Falls High School students' reported that their parents ask about school and that 95% of parents care about their grades; both numbers are similar to what student in Rhode Island report. However, 44% of students reported that their parents did not think their school is good, whereas only 25% of students reported that their parents were dissatisfied with the school statewide.
Safe and Supportive Schools
Information Reported By Schools
Attendance
Four Year Graduation Rate Students Entering Grade 9 in 2008-09
Student Indicators
Information Reported by Students
Summary Paragraph(s)
Absenteeism is a major problem at Central Falls High School and 49% of students are chronically absent, compared to 17% in Rhode Island. There is also a 24% mobility index, compared to 16% statewide. Seventy percent of students graduate from Central Falls High School, compared to 77% statewide, which is not a great difference considering the achievement gap. Thirteen percent of students drop out of high school in Central Falls, which is similar to the 12% in Rhode Island.The school reports that the majority of their discipline problems are caused by disorderly conduct and due to attendance/cutting class issues. Students reported lower instances of bullying in all categories than what was reported statewide. Students also reported that they felt comfortable talking to an adult at school if they were having a problem with students or classes and their numbers were consistent with what was reported statewide. Thirty-eight percent of students reported that they did not feel comfortable talking to and adult at school if there was a problem at home, which is also consistent with what was reported statewide.
Funding and Resources
Information Reported By Schools
Tax and Spending
Information Reported by Students
Summary Paragraph(s)
Despite a median family income of just under $27,000, the per pupil expenditure in Central Falls is $14,347, which is just under the state average. Even though these numbers are typical for Rhode Island, the students report some dissatisfaction with the school facilities. Fifty-three percent of students report that they are sometimes or more frequently afraid to use the bathroom; only 14% of students report that there is always soap in the bathrooms; four percent of students say that the interior of the school looks nice. Students The students recognize that their school lacks resources- 58% of students report that their books are more than 10 years old, and 53% say that they have to share books.Changes Over the Past Decade
Ten years ago, Central Falls was a bit different demographically, with 64% Hispanic students, 28% white students, and 8% black students. Similar to today, the community was very poor with 91% of students eligible for subsidized lunch in 2002; 22% of students received ESL/bilingual services and 12% of students received special education services.
In 2002, the administered tests were different than they are today. The students scored an average of 5.6% proficiency on the standardized math test and an average of 15% proficiency on the reading standardized test. Although the test administered today is different, assuming the tests are comparable, the student have made marked gains in the past decade on reading standardized tests, since 41% of students are proficient. This could be a result of school reform, since there are no other indicators that would result in such significant change.
Central Falls continues to be a poor, primarily Hispanic community, with a large number of students receiving ESL/bilingual services. There has been very little change in math scores in the past ten years, and this should be a focus for school improvement moving forward.
- Student group has too few students for evaluation.
† Student group has fallen short of the target but has made sufficient progress.Deborah A. Gist, Commissioner